Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), which occur when the brain suffers a direct impact, are a life-changing event for all those who suffer them, but seniors are especially vulnerable.

Research into TBI shows that 1.4 Million people suffer traumatic brain injuries each year, and people over the age of 75 are at the highest risk of being hospitalized and dying from TBI.

TBI can be caused by any traumatic blow to the victim’s head. Some common causes of TBI include:

  • Car accidents
  • Athletic crashes or falls
  • Slip-and-fall cases

It is important for people, especially seniors, to quickly diagnose the signs of TBI. Some common symptoms include:
  • Trouble remembering and concentrating
  • Loss of balance
  • Blurred vision and eyes that tire easily
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Erratic mood changes
  • Increased sensitivity to light and sound

If someone is experiencing these symptoms, it is very important to get them immediate medical attention. The quicker TBI is diagnosed, the better the chances of minimizing the damage and after-effects.

If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of the negligence of another party, such as a drunk driver or inattentive nursing-home staff, it is also important that you contact a Manhattan brain-injury lawyer as soon as possible.

The Manhattan brain injury lawyers at Rappaport, Glass, Greene, and Levine may be able to earn you compensation for your medical bills. You can call us at (800) 734-9445 for a free consultation on your case.